Is this item made of steel, or some kind of alloy?
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I cannot speak scientifically about the materials in the fob, but if I had to guess, the hub is solid brushed stainless steel (it has a bit of heft) with the track where the rings attach being made of chromium steel. Rings are nothing special, spring steel. The build quality is excellent, I've had mine for 5 years with no problems at all. Easily the best keyholder I've owned and perhaps the best made.
11317
I believe this is made of an alloy. It is very strong, but the whole key ring doesn't weigh as much as steel.
11318
Not sure of the metal used. I have had it for a few months and it is very well made. It is not soft metal, if that helps. I felt it was worth the purchase price.
2010445
I don't think it is steel. It is metallic, for sure, but I can't tell what kind of metal. It seems somewhat like brushed steel (maybe like "fake" stainless steel), but its weight is not compatible with steel. It is more likely a metallic alloy. But it is strong enough and we didn't have yet any damage or peeling, even using it daily.
1305172
It appears to be cast iron, it might be aluminum. Whatever it is made of it is made of sturdy construction.
761499
I am not 100% certain. I got this but it did not last long as family scoffed it. I am pretty sure it was metal.
1634973
Yes it is made out of sturdy metal. A quality item that should last along time.
1216768
It is made out of metal. I really like it. For the money, I think it is the best!
1697832
It is aluminum or possibly some other lightweight steel. It's not very heavy.
1355014
I think steel. But not sure. It is heavy so that's why I think it us steel. Hope this helps!
1413830
I believe it's aluminum. Steel would be too heavy to lift as easily as this does.
2010534
It looks and feels like stainless steel. I can't say for sure that it is not made of some type of alloy. I confess I am not a expert in metals. Why don't you ask the seller? But for the price you pay, it is a bargain.
899399
I am guessing maybe a heavy metal like iron. It is solid! I think it is a good product.
1530347
I appears to be made of regular steel. It works okay. I have stripped alot of different size wires and it works okay. You do fiddle with the adjustments a fair amount of time. I've been pleased with it, alhough, I paid full price and would say that in my opinion, it's only worth about $20.00. You fiddle with the adjustments alot, but it does get the job done. Hope this helps.
2186031
Most of it is steel..My 29 yr old son still has his....His son now plays with it and looks good....JUST a good TONKA product....
1700936
It is steel but appears to have some type of coating. Not plastic though. There is no plastic in the interior at all. It almost feels and looks like a Teflon type coating. Very thin coat that I'm sure is meant to prevent rust.
1405748
It is made of a soft metal, maybe aluminum that has been painted. When I received this item, two of the metal pieces were broken and one was bent up.
738297
I believe it to be steel since it rusts if wet and a magnet sticks to itMine has broken three times under warranty. First time the blade snapped in half, the other two times the bamboo handle broke
1317215
Steel is magnetic. The item description says it's made of stainless steel, so it would be magnetic. That is assuming the description is correct, which I wouldn't think it is incorrect.